Thanh Branigan

Secondary Methods
February 8, 2016
Practice Sheet And Grading System

Grading:
Inspired by Vallivue Middle School

Eric Adamson. Vallivue Middle School Band Program Syllabus. Caldwell: Eric Adamson,
2014-2015. Print.

Classroom Citizenship -30%

Concert Presence - 30%

Playing/Written Tests - 29%

Practice slips - 11%

Classroom Citizenship Includes rehearsal attendance/participation

In a rehearsal you must be:
Attentive
Musically involved
Respectful and cooperative with classmates
Tests
In-class playing: Become a better performer and audience member.
While you will have about a week to prepare for the playing/written tests, consistent effort
throughout the year will affect your success in this.
Playing test:
Inspired by Granlie

Granlie, Dennis. Teaching and Managing Performing Ensembles: A "how To" Manual for
Teaching Band, Orchestra or Choir in Middle and High School. Great Falls, Mont.?: Dennis
Granlie, 2009. Print.

Intonation

No issues/errors (age
of student in
consideration)

1-4 errors

More than 4 errors

Tone

Clear, resonant, rich

Unstable, lacking of
body, unclear

Tension/tight, Harsh,
closed-off,

Tempo

Fidelity to whats
written

Fairly fast/slow

Notably fast/slow

Notes

No issues/errors

1-4 errors

More than 4 errors

Articulation

No issues/errors

1-4 errors

More than 4 errors

Concert attendance
Dress appropriately
Be on time
Be prepared and act professionally
Practice slips
A = 190 minutes or more/week
B = 160-189 minutes/week
C = 80-159 minutes/week
D = 50-79 minutes/week
F = Less than 50 minutes/week
Extra credit granted to students who attend specific extracurricular performances and practice
beyond 190 minutes.
Every day you practice you must write the following to receive time for that day:
At least two sentences describing your practice session. What did you do well on? How must
you improve?
Fill in your practice calendar (one week long) that includes the date, space to write number of
minutes, two sentences and total practice time.
Student and parent signature is required at the end of every week.